HR 259
108th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Building construction
Civil actions and liability
Civil rights enforcement
Congress
Congressional elections
Correctional institutions
Crime and Law Enforcement
Economics and Public Finance
Ex-offenders
Federal aid to law enforcement
Federal preemption
Fines (Penalties)
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Injunctions
Law
Maintenance and repair
Political rights
Presidential elections
Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 2003
Introduced: January 8, 2003
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 6, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jan 8, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 8, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E40-41)
Jan 8, 2003
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 2003 - Declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for Federal office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense, unless the individual is serving a felony sentence in a correctional institution or facility at the time of the election.
Authorizes the Attorney General, in a civil action, to obtain any declaratory or injunctive relief necessary to remedy a violation of this Act. Creates a private right of action, subject to specified requirements.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Committees of jurisdiction
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